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Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Monroe City, Mo
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Monroe City, Missouri
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mwjja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (217) 653-9951
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you or your kids want to compete, get fit, or learn very valuable martial arts I would seriously recommend Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy in Monroe City, Mo.”
“Whether it's Professor Scott teaching adults that compete or other coaches teaching a brand new 4 year old student, the instruction is always professional and extremely friendly.”
“Professor Scott offers expert instruction in jiu jitsu, judo, women's self defense and law enforcement self defense.”
“Whether it's Professor Scott teaching adults that compete or other coaches teaching a brand new 4 year old student, the instruction is always professional and extremely friendly.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Scott offers expert instruction in jiu jitsu, judo, women's self defense and law enforcement self defense.”
What members say
“Professor Scott is extremely knowledgeable, genuinely cares about his students’ progress and is supportive of competitors.”
“The head Professor is not only technically sharp but also deeply invested in every student's progress, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“Whether it's Professor Scott teaching adults that compete or other coaches teaching a brand new 4 year old student, the instruction is always professional and extremely friendly.”
“They focus on actual Jiu-Jitsu techniques and fundamentals instead of turning the classes into babysitting with games.”
“Whether it's Professor Scott teaching adults that compete or other coaches teaching a brand new 4 year old student, the instruction is always professional and extremely friendly.”
“The culture is solid, the mats are clean, and everything is run professionally.”
From the reviews
Love this Monroe City location of Midwest BJJ! Started training under the Quincy location a year ago and Professor Scott helped improving my game lots for competitions. I love helping with kids class and it has given me the opportunity to learn more into becoming a coach in the future.
Great organization led by even better people. If you want to be a part of a team where they value you and your progress and listen to your goals this is the place.
I couldn’t be more impressed with the new branch of MWJJA that opened in Monroe. Even though this location is new, it brings with it the same high standards and reputation of the original school that’s already well-known in the local Jiu-Jitsu community. The coaching staff here is great, supportive, and professional.
Midwest Jiu Jitsu is your answer when looking for a gym. Professor Scott offers expert instruction in jiu jitsu, judo, women's self defense and law enforcement self defense. The amount of classes that are available compared to the price you pay is almost laughably cheap.
New to BJJ? Start at Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Monroe City, Mo
Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Monroe City, Mo comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Monroe City, Mo
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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